Code of practice for access scaffold

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-Z797-18
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
91.220
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

The purpose of this Standard is to provide criteria for the safe erection, use, and inspection of access scaffold (as covered in CSA S269.2 and engineered systems) and for the training of erectors and users of such equipment. This Standard applies to the erection, use, and inspection of access scaffold that is supported on a surface; hung from multiple points, but is not capable of moving vertically or horizontally; or mounted on wheels. This Standard also addresses key hazards, including fall hazards, structural instability, platform failures, and material handling problems.

Project need:

To develop a new edition of CAN/CSA Z797 Code of practice for access scaffold that is updated with current federal, provincial and territorial regulations and codes. The Standard will align with current scaffolding requirements and standards. As training matrices are required for the development and delivery of specific scaffolding activities, this Standard will focus on providing a comprehensive training section with criteria and requirements.

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